. Great courses and the cottages are great. Developed by two men who already owned high-end private golf clubs - Friedkin Group chairman Dan Friedkin with Diamond Creek Golf Club and Houston Texas owner the late Bob McNair with The Golf Club at Briar's Creek - the philanthropic golf facility at Congaree Golf Club is probably unlike any you've come across before. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. When you are paying an initiation fee at a course, you are actually purchasing part of the golf course, or stock in the course. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. attractions, such as hiking, fishing, and biking. The walking theme extends beyond the course, with members and guests encouraged to take advantage of all the idyllic walking areas between the cabins and the lodge, pro shop, inn and main house. TM SIM2 3 and 5 woods [/quote] Anywhere else, such prizes would be front and center. Champions Retreat in Augusta GA. Great national deal. We live close to the Contra Costa Country Club but have no clue the cost to join or approximate monthly dues. Thanks! Only course in the world that nicklaus, player and palmer have deisgned together. Can anyone confirm if this is true and that is how a lot of clubs operate? In an area that is private and queit, yet, only a few minutes from Roanoke. Champions Retreat in Augusta GA. Great national deal. Types Clubs may offer equity memberships or non-equity memberships. It isn't the type of place that has a membership director which many invitation-only clubs have. Any recs/info would be appreciated! When OMeara saw the first green at Congaree, he was struck by how much it looked like Royal Melbourne in Australia. Despite the high price tag, the club hasn't failed to attract its membership, most notably billionaire Bill Gates, who has reportedly been camped out at his property at the club since the news of his divorce broke. Most tour players base caddie salaries on winnings. The Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, IL. So theres a Congaree Foundation and just two `members of the club Dan and Bob. [/quote] To be sure, this isnt a local country club where you set up a usual Saturday morning tee time. There is a great clubhouse and the staff is very friendly. Callaway Epic 9.0 w/Mitsu Grand Bassara The ability to send out unaccompanied guests would be a plus, as would cottage-type accommodations for members. Interested in this as well but my location is Louisville Ky and I would like to see something in kind of a metro area within 3-4 hours. Frederica It's already a great course, but now it has a great ownership team and a GM that has the southern hospitality thing down to a science. Shoal Creek The approach from the fairway at the 18th hole. [quote name='Openwater22' timestamp='1422798423' post='10861331'] As some have said with very rare exceptions it is a terrible investment; and if you are sweating over the costs such that you feel the need to go there just to "get your money's worth" it ruins all the fun. Good variety of accommodations, 4 bedroom cottages or single lodge rooms. Interested in this as well but my location is Louisville Ky and I would like to see something in kind of a metro area within 3-4 hours. It is the type you would never knew existed unless you looked hard for it from the road. However, we don't want to liquidate our retirement next egg to just join a club. Congarees approach with area schools is: How would you like us to help you?, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair is one of the founders of Congaree. I can get that info for you.I have dozens of friends who are members there. There are often opportunities to earn extra money. OMeara, who won the Masters and Open Championship in 1998, says the shot values at Congaree are unsurpassed.. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. The clubhouse is elegant and the food exquisite. This is a jr. The course's three par-5 holes present good scoring opportunities, although the sloped green at the sixth hole will make a player really work for a birdie. The view from behind the green at the par-5 12th hole at Congaree. Would love to hear of any ideas. Many current and prospective ambassadors likely got a similar experience during the week of the Masters Tournament, with helicopters shuttling members and guests into the club from Augusta. I can only describe the course as spectacular. Dermot Desmond was Congaree's first international ambassador. I only heard about the clubs unique vision from a mutual friend in the industry and, intrigued, actively sought to learn more. Old North State Club [quote name='Awarren11' timestamp='1420146224' post='10671139'] Frederica So you might just decide to sell your membership for $20k (i.e. Sage Valley By Regular Golf Membership - Initiation Fee - $75,000 with $15,000 in Annual Dues ($1250 monthly) Associate Golf Membership - Initiation Fee - $45,000 with $15,000 in Annual Dues ($1250 monthly) You can see the other funds and charges below. Happy to share more information since I spent a lot of time digging for information on Bay Area Clubs. Most clubs have non refundable initiation fee, although smaller than in years past in many cases. I know someone at Secession and have had the chance to play there a couple of times. It's really nice course and usually in perfect condition. Forest Creek Stock Alta SEpon 505 MCI OTi 110 stiffBetti BBZero DASS blacked out.Vokey 50* F, Ping 54* SS, Vokey 58* D. Berkeley Hall in Bluffton, SC. It really depends on how much $ you want to spend and what type of course you are already a member, if you are a member of one. I've played all around the world and it's one of my favorite golf courses anywhere. Conditions were superb. There are also no cart paths, as Congaree is a walking property. All rights reserved. Thank you. Also, a retreat in Pinehurst gives you a great number of other classic courses to visit, all of which Forest Creek can help you get on.. Total pay works out to $35,000 to $40,000 a year. While also joining one of the best golf courses built in the last 100 years.. Diamond Creek is a terrific choice for your regular rounds of golf or a new destination for you and friends when visiting Banner Elk. Custom Titleist T100S Irons 4-Gw - Tour Issue x100 mid -BB&F ferrules - Pure Grips. Shoal Creek However, having known many members and played a number of guest rounds there, it is a fantastic facility. The gravel entrance road at Congaree is framed by Live Oaks that are hundreds of years old. I played it for the first time about a month ago. Champions Retreat in Augusta GA. Great national deal. Jul 22, 2017 - Diamond Creek Golf Club Diamond Creek is a private club in the mountains of North Carolina. Both Davidson and McNeely choked up with emotion simply recalling those meetings and the response they received. The main challenge for a forecaddie is the pace: One person attending to an entire foursome's needs really has to move. You didn't specify if you wanted a beach or vacation type atmosphere, so I'm not sure if this is too remote..but check out Musgrove Mill in Clinton, SC. Dont think it is crazy expensive either. Each hole stands on it's own. Not sure where these private sales take place or where they are advertised but I'm sure there has to be a site somewhere out there. It's one of those courses you probably have to play multiple times to fully appreciate and score well.". Congaree, built on a 3,200-acre property dotted with longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood forests, is the vehicle and a special one at that -- to bring together successful, like-minded people passionate about making a difference. Only course in the world that nicklaus, player and palmer have deisgned together. However, the fairway, which climbs slightly uphill, slopes left to right, and any approach from the low side means having to come in over a beach-worth of sand to the narrowest part of the putting surface. [/quote]. The quaint, two-room school house was fully restored (complete with a working bell in the steeple) and will remain just that, a future home for kids both local and international. Would love to hear of any ideas. What Do You Use To Mark Your Ball On The Green? PXG 0311 ST (GEN 4) 4-W - Nippon Modus3 105X [quote name='Golf_71' timestamp='1367885936' post='6982368'] Golf is one of his passions he carries a 6.9 handicap with club memberships from Florida to California and he saw the games popularity and reach as another opportunity to give back. $225/month, $600 annual cart fee (paid once or added to monthly bill). Titleist TSi2- 15* - Tour AD IZ A $160 payoff for four and a half hours' work seems like pretty good money, even with all the hustling up and down those fairways. We discussed this and said, `Lets build a club thats different. Were not trying to sell anybody anything, but what we want is a network of people that commit to helping. And Congaree is just that: an exceptional club with an extraordinary vision. (When out-of-town members call to arrange visits, their usual first question is, How fast is it playing? The usual answer: Very.). The golf course itself spreads over 200 acres of prime real estate and its located in a picturesque mountain landscape, being consistently ranked high in Golfs Digest best courses in the US. Say the club's transfer fee is $20k. It is a golf only club that is hidden away south of Greenville/Spartanburg. Among the Congaree ambassadors who will also be involved is Peter Fluor, a Texas businessman involved in the energy, engineering and construction industries. His net worth is $3.6 billion, making him the 174th richest person in the U.S., according to Forbes. (The course was built to be walkable, so, in McNeelys words, if you walk your home course, you can walk ours.) The clubhouse sits in the middle of the property and is primarily visible from the front nine; when the golfer sees it, he usually is looking down on it, a much more pleasantand comfortingperspective. Clear editor. Titleist TSR3- 9* - Tour AD IZ Now on the PGA Tour, the caddie earns $1,200 a week and gets the same bonuses, only on much larger purses. . If you are or know someone who is, what were the membership and dues fees like? (Also voted #4 Golf Club in the world) . I'm a member at Silver Creek. The management just underwent a major upgrade. Last, many clubs don't have old-style equity memberships any more. (Gallardia, Twin Hills, Rose Creek, Oak Tree Country Club), run between 5-15k initiation and 350-500 a month after that. Titleist U500 - 4 iron, DG Tour Issue X-100 Sign me up to receive emails from GolfNow and NBC Sports golf brands. The area around it has certainly been built up since 1996 due to its access to Silicon Valley. Join before September 30th, and take $1000 OFF the Initiation Fee for Full Golf or $1500 off for Jr. Executive! The club also has an equestrian center with half a dozen horses for trail-riding, a wellness center, plus a burn pit and other under-the-stars amusements such as the Shanty, an alfresco bar and dining area. He got 7 percent for top-10 finishes and 10 percent if his player won. Our threesome rode in two carts that day as caddie Matt Gallant ran from player to player lining up shots, delivering yardages, toweling off muddy golf balls, cleaning clubs, raking bunkers, reading putts and lifting our spirits when necessary. LaRinconada has an incredible clubhouse, bar, pool, etc. Would love to hear of any ideas. But what kind of a living, I wondered, are full-time caddies like Gallant really making? For me the most important part (outside of cost) was finding a course that fit my personality, and SJCC fits the bill. To the best of my knowledge Forest Creek does not offer a National membership. He figures he banked about $30,000 last year, after expenses. Twenty-three percent of residents in Jasper County live below the poverty level. After the turn, holes tighten and trees come more into play, but Fazio continues to work with nature to keep the golfer on his toes. There are other countless great options in the south. That's my biggest pet peeve, personally - courses with too much OB/hazards that aren't walkable. I spoke with a 15-year caddie veteran who splits his time between Florida and a top club in the Hamptons. They have a great national program that may allow some access at other McConnell courses. Most of the modern designs seem to skew towards that - no thanks. Thats hard to do. Guest vikingerik2002, July 17, 2020 in Courses, Memberships and Travel. Pretty sweet deal IMO. On course cottages are really nice. In his previous life, McNeely was a golf professional at a number of top private clubs, including New Yorks Winged Foot (where he was tutored by the legendary Claude Harmon), Thunderbird in the California desert, The Floridian, River Oaks in Houston, and Grandfather Golf and Country Club, just a few miles from Diamond Creek in the verdant mountains of western North Carolina. Your equity can be reduced or eliminated. When Fazio first visited, his response was similar: You guys hit the mother lode here.. Chechessee would be my pick. Learn more about our use of cookies:Cookie Policy, 7 Superior Caribbean Resorts with Equally Great Golf. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Among caddies who've done both, there's some debate over which is "easier." They werent prepared for the reaction they got: tears of joy. If you would like to try out the club for 30 consecutive days, they do have a Temporary Member Program that is $2000 fo 30 days of access. The ability to send out unaccompanied guests would be a plus, as would cottage-type accommodations for members. [/quote] Through the Global Golf Initiative at Congaree, Friedkin wants to identify 40 high school students each year from around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to education and personal development, and who also might be good enough to play golf in college but dont have the financial wherewithal, parental support or knowledge to locate the right opportunities and navigate the various hurdles. PXG 0311XF 5-7 Steelfiber [/quote] TM Spider Tour What makes this club unique is the Elk River runs through the middle of the property and is stocked with trout throughout the year. I know that they have a young executive program for ages under 40 and the normal initiation fee is $12,500 with $736 monthly dues and quarterly F & B minimum of $240. The 170-yard 5th hole, for example, features a green thats devilishly pitched toward the pond in front. We want these people to come in and commit.. Someone said Eagle Point is overrated. The gate opens inward to a one-lane gravel road that runs through a gauntlet of ancient live oak trees with Spanish moss gently waving in their gnarled branches. When they saw it for the first time, the two men looked at each other and said, Pine Valley, immediately seeing the similarities to the New Jersey site home to one of the worlds best courses, not to mention the Pinehurst area thats considered the cradle of American golf. PXG 0311 8-GW Steelfiber Ping i210 5-AW Modus 105 stiff Dont think it is crazy expensive either. Tensei CK pro Blue stiffM5 15*. 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Lots of national members, especially from the Ville. The story of Congaree is one of hope, inspiration and giving. IMHO, Eagle Point is a very overrated golf course. Relatively close to you and a fantastic golf course. But at Congaree, a new golf club steeped in history in South Carolinas low country, philanthropy is the ethos of an entirely new membership model. Caddieing does take its toll on the body, which is partly why, after nearly five years of caddie work, Matt Gallant hopes to find a teaching job, or even play professionally, next year. [/quote] The vast majority of its members use carts to get around, and, most peculiar, there are no tee-boxes, only distance markers. Same goes with Caves Valley (which definitely will allow you to provide play to unaccompanied guests), although Baltimore isn't exactly the Southeast. On property, members can take aim at shooting clays, 10 stations arranged along an open field and into the forest. They play 6 months a year then leave it to the very thankful local members (some shut down). The rear of the main house at Congaree is backed by several of the property's guest cottages. ", I love this place. Each is signed by one of the five men to win the Grand Slam: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tiger Woods. Friedkin, 52, is an active conservationist -- a trustee of the Wildlife Conservation Society, chairman of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, and head of a charitable fund established to conserve millions of protected acres in Tanzania. Their benefits are "not over the moon," he concedes, "but we try to do more and more for them each year. Thanks. I've played the course 12-15 times and it is one of my favorite pure golf experiences. ", Really cool club with outstanding finishing holes. In a nutshell: Congaree, which is about 30 minutes north of Savannah, Georgia, is quietly growing an exclusive international membership and boasts a world-class course unlike any other designed by Tom Fazio that is destined to be considered for a coveted place in Top 100 lists. A few years later, you decide to quit the club, and get on the sell list. My wife andI are 50/57. [quote name='The Real DC' timestamp='1368772869' post='7052028'] Hes succeeded, and perhaps that should come as no surprise for an architect who impressively has 24 courses (including Diamond Creek) ranked among the 100 best modern courses in the U.S. Same here and agree completely with these two. So initiation fees usually vary to reflect the market. I met someone on the course the other day who said some clubs sell equity stakes in their clubs in order to become a member. A few years from now, its not a stretch to imagine some of the tour pros following up their trip to the Masters with a stop at Congaree en route to the following weeks PGA Tour stop in nearby Hilton Head. I live in the Northeast and would likely make it there a couple of times a year with friends and a couple of times with business associates. Caddiemaster collects a percentage of each fee, which is unpopular with some caddies, of course. Not a member but have played it a few times and have friends that are members. Junior Executive* Monthly Dues: $335. This year he's on track to pocket $60,000 in cash -- $18,800 of it in July and August. Golf and giving have always gone hand-in-hand. IMO it is the best course in NC and that's from someone who LOVES Pinehurst #2. Worth a look perhaps for the short term until you don't have to think about money. The courses low pointin elevation, not dramais number 17, a mid-length par three over water to a green backstopped by a forbiddingly beautiful rock wall. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Davidson and McNeely scouted six to eight locations, but the inland property that would become Congaree stood out from its sandy soil perfect for building a golf course to its peaceful hunting grounds and historic feel. Member benefits include access to the stunning 18-hole championship course, the 9-hole floodlit night golf course, the Trackman Range, complimentary golf lessons, and access to the swimming pool & gym. Take a serious look at Castlewood CC. Thats really what Dan wanted to create a network of influential people, special people willing to step up to the plate if asked. Does anyone have info or recommendations on the most accessible clubs in the Bay Area? You didn't specify if you wanted a beach or vacation type atmosphere, so I'm not sure if this is too remote..but check out Musgrove Mill in Clinton, SC. Wish they did, join in a minute. Epic Flash. For four weeks, the Congaree kids will go through an intense college preparatory program: a mix of class work, fitness training, counseling, mentorship, golf lessons and an extensive club fitting thanks to partnerships with Cleveland and Ping. Pretty much all the Florida greats are "National" memberships, but charge a full fare. I can't play as often as I'd like (and since I have friends at other clubs and I play in tournaments regularly) so I can only commit to playing 1-2x a month. Check out Old Town in Winston-Salem NC. It is the type you would never knew existed unless you looked hard for it from the road. The experience got me thinking about caddie finances. [quote name='Golf_71' timestamp='1367885936' post='6982368'] Through the network of all the people we have throughout the world, and we already have quite a few, theyve pledged to be there to help, Davidson says. The par-3 14th hole is a brutish 255 yards from the back tee. During the under-the-radar construction process at Congaree, rumors floated around the community: a posh resort was coming to the old plantation or it was a private club that cost $1 million to join. They have a great national program that may allow some access at other McConnell courses. https://www.golfdigest.com//the-best-golf-locker-rooms-gol +5 2828 2 Comments 6 Shares Share [quote name='FairwayFred' timestamp='1423430663' post='10912653'] We want people to be here for the right reasons, Davidson says. Sage Valley I have stayed and played there. Have you checked out Victoria National near Evansville, IN? [/quote]. Friedkin is also active in a group called Project Recover that seeks to find the underwater resting places of American military personnel and aircraft missing in action since World War II. We paid him $160 for the group. Arizona and palm springs have quite a few hybrid refundable and non refundable options at big clubs. The main private golf club in Banner Elk, North Carolina is Elk River Club. World Golf Hall of Famer Mark OMeara, a two-time major champion, and other former touring pros are among them. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos, ~ ~ ~ UNICORN ALERT ~ ~ ~ Miura Prototype Proto 19.0 Driving Iron Accra TZ5 105 DI Proto Gripmaster Kidd ~ ~ ~. I live in the Northeast and would likely make it there a couple of times a year with friends and a couple of times with business associates. Read verified reviews from golfers at Diamond Creek today! Liked it a lot, but would be interested in other ideas as well. Olde Stone has some regional or national membership deal, plus their interclub is with Victoria National, and Atlanta Athletic Club. They have a great national program that may allow some access at other McConnell courses. In the mountains the season is only six months long. We definitely have young executive memberships with lower up-front costs. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Sugar Mountain Public Golf Course: Sugar Mountain. I'm looking for a "national" type club to join in the southeast (Carolinas, GA, FL). We knew this was going to be a philanthropic club from the beginning, says Bruce Davidson, a co-director of golf for Congaree. My research has shown there are a few that are completely out of reach (SFGC, Olympic, Peninsula) and some that look welcoming online but dont offer info on the initiation fee/pricing. There were a few others but I can't remember who. Golf Destinations, 6 Key Changes in the Golf Real Estate Market, Alongside the picture books and instructional tomes on the many bookshelves are copies of the. Afterwards, our college counselor and golf counselor will keep tabs on these kids for their final years of school to make every effort to help.. Ping Glide 2,0 wedges 54SS/58ES - Recoil 95 F3 Titleist T1005-9, DG Tour Issue X-100 ALSO, get 2 Months Free Dues and Free Cart Fees through the End of the Year with a one-year Loyalty Agreement! Miura KM-700 4-P Oban CT115 S Shafts - Brand new! It gets play year round, but is more geared towards the winter memberships. The two Texas businessmen own other successful golf clubs Friedkin the Diamond Creek Golf Club in Banner Elk, North Carolina, and McNair the Golf Club at Briars Creek in Johns Island, South Carolina but they sought something different, a new club model with a sustaining purpose shared among its ambassadors. The way it typically works is that some portion of your down payment, say 25%, is "equity" in the club. Most courses in Florida would be the same way. Great people and great golf. Staff are very friendly without being over the top. If you want to find the course using GPS the longitude is -81.83476388821 and the latitude is 36.152350092393. And while there is no initiation fee, Congarees ambassadors, as theyre called, are encouraged to not only make a financial contribution to the charitable Congaree Foundation thats separate from the club, but to take an active role in interacting with youth and sharing their life experiences, both good and bad. Forest Creek The golf balls moves on the ground like you are in the British Isles", The greens were the fastest i've ever played and, even with the help of a caddie, there were multiple times when I couldn't fully appreciate their speed. The Diamond Creek is a privately owned golf club and its built on one thousand acres of beautiful real estate located just outside of North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. East Hampton G.C., East Hampton ($260,000 initiation fee) Sebonack G.C., Southampton ($550,000) Friar's Head, Baiting Hollow ($250,000) The Bridge, Bridgehampton . It is based in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, and is regarded as the worldwide "Home of Golf" founded in 1754. McNeely didnt talk to anyone else: He wanted this to be a home game for Fazio, who has since become a close friend of the two founders. On one of the walls, hidden behind a piece of sculpture, are five framed 18th-hole flags from another special club, Augusta National. But while you are on the exit or sell list, you are still paying dues. An Attempt to Hit the White Ball Straight. Thanks. As of the date of publication, the Golf Membership Spot indicated that initiation fees range from about $1,000 to more than $100,000. Silver Creek Country Club had no initiation fee for NCGA members but it didn't list the monthly dues or F&B. Why Do I Hit It Off the Toe with My Irons? Total pay works out to . Mike Mola manages the course as the Director of Operations. City: Banner Elk. Clear editor. Frederica To learn more about each individual club, click on the individual country club link or feel free to call us at 561.500.3246. You cannot paste images directly. Course is quirky and hilly and a hard walk. Join before September 30th, and take $1000 OFF the Initiation Fee for Full Golf or $1500 off for Jr. Executive! If you look at their website it's hard to imagine that the pictures don't do it justice. [/quote] What he said.good post. When the ownership at Congaree met with area educators the school board, superintendent and principals -- to explain their vision, they were prepared for backlash or opposition to their presence. Copyright 2020 Links Magazine, All rights Reserved. Friedkins edict was to find a great piece of land that was accessible from the Eastern seaboard. Like the jewel in its name, Diamond Creek was cut to be something specialand also different. Google says under 10k but that's a bit of a broad range. Titleist Vokey SM8 RAW - 46*, 52*, 56*, 60*, DG Tour Issue X-100 & S-400 That and the fact that he's ready for a change. TMaG 4 Rescue 2011 We are currently not offering tee times for this course. If you are looking to join, know there are only a few Associate Golf memberships available as of late 2019. Scottie Scheffler Footwork on Driver Swing. I'm looking for a "national" type club to join in the southeast (Carolinas, GA, FL). It is a golf only club that is hidden away south of Greenville/Spartanburg. If the rules changed from allowing 14 to 10 clubs, how much of an impact would it have on scores? Yes, Congaree is undoubtedly a unique and special place -- in many ways, and many still to come. Desmond, who is perhaps Europes most high profile golf connoisseur, says the course at Congaree is one of the best Ive ever played Its right up there with Pine Valley.. Forest Creek in Pinehurst, NC is the absolute best with two beautiful courses. 35 minutes is very optimistic and assumes no traffic.. which is Ok during Covid times, but will eventually end. Things can changeeconomy related. I know everyone that opens up thinks theyre going to be Augusta National, and different. They have cottages tucked away for members and the course is amazing. If you want to know more about golf near Grandfather Mountain, Linville or Banner Elk, email me at jesse@wojdylogolf.com. Sage Valley Wayne and I felt there was a chance to build something different, not a country club but a golf club.. 8 will probably emerge to be the signature, great holes abound at Congaree, a par-71 layout that can stretch to 7,685 yards. The result is a strategic low country masterpiece, with a combination of brutish and risk-reward par-4s, and picturesque par-3 holes.
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